Therapist profile
Cynia Black, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C015625
- NPI1992379473
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused steps
About Cynia
Cynia R. Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with seven years of experience. She began her career working in intensive in-home and outpatient mental health settings. Her early work focused on youth and families, and she continues to help people manage family stress, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and life transitions.
She has worked as a Family Consultant with children from birth to 12 and as a Family Therapist with families of youth ages 10 to 17. That background shaped her interest in helping young adults move from adolescence into adult roles. She pays attention to how lack of control and shifting expectations can drive frustration and acting out.
In sessions she uses practical, skills-focused methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought patterns that feed mood and behavior. Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small workable steps that make everyday life easier.
Cynia emphasizes building resiliency and coping strategies that can be used outside of sessions. She works with people on communication problems, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and relationship concerns such as jealousy and infidelity. She also supports those managing compulsions, obsessive thoughts, impulsivity, and issues linked to trauma and domestic violence.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on what a person needs now and on practical steps forward. Cynia speaks English and practices in North Carolina as an LCSW.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practical terms this means identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, or low mood. It is useful for issues like stress at work, relationship conflict, and recurring negative thinking.Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete steps and short-term goals. Sessions look for manageable actions that create immediate relief and build momentum. This approach can help people break cycles of snapping at loved ones, improve communication, and handle day-to-day triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cynia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is or isn’t working and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.
Session logistics and formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help maintain consistent work on skills and coping strategies without promising any specific result.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with family issues, parenting and transitions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, and related concerns such as impulsivity and compulsions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using skills people can practice between sessions to manage stress and mood.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience, including work as a Family Consultant and a Family Therapist in intensive in-home and outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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